Basic Training

Listen to the audio version of this article No one adopts, rescues or purchases a cat with the hope that the kitty will misbehave, destroy the house or hide under the bed. Whenever you enter into a relationship with a cat you have expectations about sharing a wonderful life together. So what goes wrong? Well, ...

When it comes to properly greeting a cat, you may think all you have to do is walk right up to her, reach down and offer a few loving strokes along her fur. If the cat is familiar with you and likes you, that may be perfectly ok, but if it’s an unfamiliar cat or ...

  The litter box is a very important part of your cat’s life, yet we often don’t do our part when it comes to making sure the set-up is appropriate and the box is clean and appealing. Cleaning and maintaining the litter box may not be your favorite thing to do when it comes to ...

The vacuum cleaner is something that is brought out of the closet on a regular basis in most homes. For some cats, this is no big deal but for many, fear of the vacuum cleaner can trigger total panic. Even if a cat has lived in the home with that dreaded vacuum cleaner year after ...

I see people on a daily basis who struggle when it comes to training their cats. They end up confused, frustrated, and ready to give up. Many times, the problem just comes down to one thing: they’re sending mixed messages. If you’re struggling with some aspects of training your cat, part of the problem might ...

Door darting is a potentially dangerous behavior for a cat. For a kitty who lives indoors exclusively, escaping through the door to the outside can result in instant tragedy. Even for a cat who is allowed access to the outside, being able to just zip out the front door whenever it’s opened can have very ...

Wishing you and your pets a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend. As you’re getting ready for those cook-outs and picnics and the start of summer, keep these 10 pet safety tips in mind: Tip #1: Keep water handy. If your pet is outdoors with you be sure to have fresh water handy and place the water ...

  You may have purchased countless toys for your cat but when they’re left out all day and all night, it’s easy for them to lose their appeal. Your cat may have a few toys that are his absolute favorites but what about all the others that are left to gather dust on the floor? ...

  When a cat stops using the litter box it’s a very stressful situation. It’s obviously extremely stressful for the poor cat but it’s also very stressful for the human family members. Nobody is happy when kitty pees in locations other than the litter box. There are many reasons for litter box aversion and we have ...

  Making the transition from outdoor life to indoor life is a process, but it’s not as difficult as you might think. It just takes some planning so you can help the cat to not feel overwhelmed by all the changes taking place. What if the Cat Has Never Been Indoors? First on the list ...